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Who knows the answer to this paint question Rick Evans at 10:09am 11.22.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1104 I painted the exposed fiberglass in my sailboat cabin with West Marine's linear polyurethane paint d
Which repower for an ODay 27 filincdm at 9:59am 11.22.04 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1511 I'd like to replace the 1979 Yanmar YSM8 with a new engine.My local engine shop says that a new Yan
compare 340 to 356 nick8481 at 9:55am 11.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1048 Has any one sailed a hunter 340 and than sailed a 356 or even upgraded from the 340 to a 356,how wou
New Hunter Manual Online H23 - H45 Jim Seamans at 9:35am 11.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1789 http://www.ayesail.net/sailing/Hunter/HunterManual/TableContents.htmlThis new old manual covers th
hull concern Timbo3 at 9:09am 11.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/2244 I just bought a 1988 Hunter 30 and boy, I can't wait to raise the sail. Until then, I knew she had
Why so much bow in Ben 393 boom? Is it normal? Bob Buker at 8:23am 11.22.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1210 I bought a new Beneteau 393 and have just sailed it three times so far. I seems like there is a lot
Main sail bolt rope steve leon at 8:22am 11.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/3354 It is time to replace "PANACEA's" mainsail bolt rope. a great winter time project, don't ya think?
Northbound on the Gulf Stream J.E.H. SImon at 8:12am 11.22.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1357 Gentlemen,In mid-February, I will be departing Miami bound for Long Island. With a hull speed of o
Fuel Addititives John Richard at 7:58am 11.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/690 I was noticing that there was a small quantity of exhause smoke while initially getting under way.
AC Breaker Panel Location Jonathan Costello at 6:52am 11.22.04 Smaller Boats 4/1079 I have checked the Archives and found numerous ideas about where to install the shore power connecti
Need info on Battery charger John at 6:46am 11.22.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/933 I just bought an '84 Catalina 22, which is my first boat. The previous owner has given me his batte
rudders...26x Gary at 6:40am 11.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1007 Does anyone know as to where i can find replacement rudders for my 26x? I have the old aluminum sty
Loose U-bolts on Trailer Axle! Ranger Paul18580 at 5:58am 11.22.04 Smaller Boats 0/866 My mechanic discovered that the U-bolts were quite loose on my Venture trailer for my Hunter 216!!!
San Diego Chartering Suggestions T J Furstenau at 5:43am 11.22.04 Destinations 5/1814 I will be heading out to San Diego for the holidays, escaping the cold midwest winter, and while the
Rain water in my bilge !? Chip Willis at 5:41am 11.22.04 Catalina 30 2/1674 The last tow big rain storms we had here in San Diego each left an inch or two or rain water in my 1
PORT NUTS JEFF at 5:26am 11.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1274 LOOKING FOR SOME OF THE WHITE PORT HOLE NUTS USED TO TIGHTEN TO PORT WINDOWS, ALSO PORT WINDOW GASKE
Spider Crap pablo at 5:04am 11.22.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1055 I know this has been posted before but I could not find it in the archives. I've got this residue fr
New Sails Greg at 4:45am 11.22.04 Smaller Boats 12/1388 I am in need of a new sail. I have a 1980 C22 with the original sails. I have price for a new main f
Older Inboards Matt at 2:35am 11.22.04 Ask All Sailors 16/1953 I'm looking at 27 footers as a first boat, probably a late 70's model. Most have inboards, predomina
Stepping the mast Chad at 1:54am 11.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/1694 How easy is it to step and unstep the mast on a 26D? Is it possible to step the mast singlehanded? H

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Thru hull question dlochner at 5:05am 02.18.21 If I understand you correctly, the valve body twisted and that broke the seal of the mushroom. That
H 30 cockpit portlights. Justin_NSA at 5:00am 02.18.21 The dogs are simpler once you have them adjusted right. After that, a quick flip of the lever and it
South Coast 22 rgranger at 4:50am 02.18.21 I guess it is a stop pin. So does this boat not have a lock down bolt?
My Penobscot Archipelago. TomY at 4:47am 02.18.21 @Captain Larry-DH When are you heading up? I got a feeling Penobscot Bay will be my summer destinat
Prada Cup Finals Davidasailor26 at 4:38am 02.18.21 What are the wind and wave, speed and size, limits for these races? Too much or too little could b
Prada Cup Finals All U Get at 4:23am 02.18.21 What are the wind and wave, speed and size, limits for these races? Too much or too little could be
Stuck SS Fastener All U Get at 4:12am 02.18.21
Prada Cup Finals Davidasailor26 at 4:07am 02.18.21 our Friday or theirs? 21 hr difference. Friday night in the US, Saturday afternoon in NZ. First r
Sealing pedistal grab bar base All U Get at 3:50am 02.18.21 You may have to fill in the hole with epoxy resin, similar to a stanchion base, and redrill the hole
Thru hull question (1) Joe at 3:00am 02.18.21 You're lucky! You found out the seal was bad before nature did for you. Absolutely, re seal and r
South Coast 22 (1) LakeMan at 2:57am 02.18.21 this may be helpful.
South Coast 22 (1) LakeMan at 2:31am 02.18.21 This chat is very helpful guys. S you think i can just get away with using a ss bolt and nut with ru
Thru hull question jssailem at 10:14pm 02.17.21 Not sure where you are, but if the temps are above 55 you should be good to reseal the thru hull. On
49 Exhaust/Engine issue? JamesG161 at 9:41pm 02.17.21 2) Incorrectly installed Dripless shaft seal. Well it happened to me, but I caught it in time. Th
Stuck SS Fastener Terry Cox at 9:13pm 02.17.21 A butane torch will be fine. Thank you. I'll give it a shot.
Thru hull question sasafil at 9:10pm 02.17.21 Boat is on stands, not on trailer. Plan was to splash this coming Saturday but now I am not sure wha
Thru hull question Terry Cox at 9:10pm 02.17.21 Our yard recommends using 3M-5200 below the waterline and 4200 above. That is what I do. Whether you
H 30 cockpit portlights. Tally Ho at 9:04pm 02.17.21 Really like your idea, Greg. Must get me some knobs. Here is the description from Amazon...the key
Thru hull question smokey73 at 9:03pm 02.17.21 You did not identify whether your boat is on a trailer on has to be hauled and is on stands. IMHO i
H 30 cockpit portlights. Terry Cox at 9:00pm 02.17.21 I replaced all of mine with these knobs Really like your idea, Greg. Must get me some knobs.

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